2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1376598508 MD
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RICHARD FERRARO, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in CARLISLE, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
496
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
87.8095/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$477.24
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RICHARD FERRARO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8095/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 496 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87.8095/100
MIPS score · +5 vs avg
496
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RICHARD FERRARO, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD FERRARO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RICHARD FERRARO, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1376598508

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

496 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

87.8095/100 4.709500000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RICHARD FERRARO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8095/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.8095/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.8095/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RICHARD FERRARO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9 BROOKWOOD AVE, CARLISLE, PA, 17015, with a listed phone of (717) 243-0616. NPI 1376598508 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FERRARO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 496 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.8095/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.1982, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9 BROOKWOOD AVE
CARLISLE, PA 17015

Provider Details

NPI 1376598508
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.8095
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.1982
Quality
100
Cost
87
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RICHARD FERRARO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$477

Largest payer

AERIN MEDICAL INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD FERRARO, MD. To verify RICHARD FERRARO, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

496
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
767
Total Day Supply
21,103
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
29

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 56, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RICHARD FERRARO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
216
Montelukast Sodium
60
Azelastine Hcl
49
Ipratropium Bromide
26
Pantoprazole Sodium
25
Nystatin
19
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
15
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How RICHARD FERRARO, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD FERRARO, MD's 496 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FERRARO.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD FERRARO, MD's specialty?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in CARLISLE, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD FERRARO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD FERRARO, MD wrote 496 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
What is RICHARD FERRARO, MD's Medicare quality score?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8095/100 (Quality: 70.1982, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RICHARD FERRARO, MD located?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD is located at 9 BROOKWOOD AVE, CARLISLE, PA, 17015. Phone: (717) 243-0616.
What is RICHARD FERRARO, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376598508, issued on 05/24/2006.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD FERRARO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD FERRARO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Montelukast Sodium, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD FERRARO, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 496 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD FERRARO, MD's credentials?
RICHARD FERRARO, MD's NPI is 1376598508 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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